SAFETY DATA SHEET 1 IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING PRODUCT NAME SUPPLIER Agropharm Limited Buckingham Place, Church Road, Penn, High Wycombe Bucks HP10 8LN Tel: +44 (0) 144 816575 Factory: +44 (0)152 740333 Fax: +44 (0) 144 816578 sales@agropharm.co.uk EMERGENCY TELEPHONE +44 (0) 152 740 333 2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION May cause sensitisation by skin contact. Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. CLASSIFICATION Xn;R20/22. R43. N;R50/53. 3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Name EC No. CAS-No. Content Classification PERMETHRIN 258-067- 052645-53-1 10-30% Xn;R20/22 R43 N;R50/53 POTASSIUM CHLORATE 223-28-7 3811-04- 10-30% O;R Xn;R20/22 N;R51/53 The Full Text for all R-Phrases are Displayed in Section 16 4 FIRST-AID MEASURES Remove affected person from source of contamination. Remove contaminated clothing immediately and dispose of safely. NOTES TO THE PHYSICIAN This product contains a Pyrethoid, and MUST NOT be confused with organophosphorus compounds. INHALATION Remove victim immediately from source of exposure. Provide fresh air, warmth and rest, preferably in a comfortable upright sitting position. Get medical attention if any discomfort continues. INGESTION Rinse mouth thoroughly. DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. SKIN CONTACT Remove contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin with soap and water. Get medical attention if irritation persists after washing. EYE CONTACT Immediately flush with plenty of water for up to 15 minutes. Remove any contact lenses and open eyes wide apart. Get medical attention immediately. Continue to rinse. 5 FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES EXTINGUISHING MEDIA Extinguish with alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog. Do not use high volume water jet. SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Avoid breathing fire vapours. Containers close to fire should be removed or cooled with water. Dike and collect extinguishing water. UNUSUAL FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS In case of fire the evolution of dangerous gases is possible. Contains potassium chlorate which is classified as an oxidising agent. This will assist combustion in a fire situation. 1 / 5
PROTECTIVE MEASURES IN FIRE Self contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing must be worn in case of fire. 6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS Wear protective clothing as described in Section 8 of this safety data sheet. ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS Do not discharge into drains, water courses or onto the ground. Spillages or uncontrolled discharges into watercourses must be IMMEDIATELY alerted to the Environmental Agency or other appropriate regulatory body. SPILL CLEAN UP METHODS Avoid contact with skin or inhalation of spillage, dust or vapour. Remove spillage with vacuum cleaner. If not possible, collect spillage with shovel, broom or the like. Collect spillage in containers, seal securely and deliver for disposal according to local regulations. Do not contaminate water sources or sewer. 7 HANDLING AND STORAGE USAGE PRECAUTIONS Read and follow manufacturer's recommendations. Does not require specific handling. Avoid inhalation of dust, or contact with eyes, as dusty material. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using the product. USAGE DESCRIPTION Pesticide smoke generator. STORAGE PRECAUTIONS Keep separate from food, feedstuffs, fertilisers and other sensitive material. Store in tightly closed original container in a dry and cool place. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame. STORAGE CLASS Keep in pesticide store - product is an insecticide of low toxicity. Physically and chemically stable for at least 2 years when stored in the original, unopened containers at ambient temperatures. 8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION INGREDIENT COMMENTS When using this product, refer to the label for details. Should it be necessary to enter the treated area whilst smoke remains in the atmosphere, respiratory protective equipment and eye protection must be used (see HSE Guidance Booklet (HS)G53 'Respiratory Protective Equipment - A Practical Guide for Users') PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENT No recommendation is given, but respiratory protection maybe required in confined spaces or on entering treated area immediately after application. HAND PROTECTION For prolonged or repeated skin contact use suitable protective gloves. EYE PROTECTION Wear approved chemical safety goggles where eye exposure is reasonably probable. HYGIENE MEASURES Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash at the end of each work shift and before eating, smoking and using the toilet. SKIN PROTECTION Wear apron or protective clothing in case of contact. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES APPEARANCE COLOUR ODOUR SOLUBILITY AUTO IGNITION TEMPERATURE ( C) Powder White / off-white Characteristic Slightly soluble in water. >130 2 / 5
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY STABILITY Stable under normal temperature conditions and recommended use. CONDITIONS TO AVOID Avoid exposure to high temperatures or direct sunlight. MATERIALS TO AVOID Flammable/combustible material. HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS Thermal decomposition or combustion may liberate carbon oxides and other toxic gases or vapours. 11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Oral LD50 (rat) 147 mg/kg Permethrin, Oral LD50 (rat) 1260 mg/kg Potassium Chlorate. INHALATION Smoke may cause upper airway irritation. INGESTION Burning in mouth, vommiting, nausea, tremors and convulsions may occur. SKIN CONTACT Sensations of transient skin irritation may occur. EYE CONTACT Transient eye irritation may occur. ROUTE OF ENTRY Inhalation, skin contact and ingestion. 12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION LC 50, 6 Hrs, FISH mg/l 0.0076 EC 50, 48 Hrs, DAPHNIA, mg/l 0.00017 IC 50, 72 Hrs, ALGAE, mg/l 0.47 DEGRADABILITY Not readily bio-degradable. ACUTE FISH TOXICITY Very toxic to aquatic organisms. 13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. 14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION UK ROAD CLASS PROPER SHIPPING NAME ENVIROMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (PERMETHRIN MIXTURE) UN NO. ROAD 3077 UK ROAD PACK GR. ADR CLASS NO. ADR PACK GROUP ADR CLASS Class : Miscellaneous dangerous substances and articles. 3 / 5
HAZARD NO. (ADR) 0 Environmentally hazardous HAZCHEM CODE 0 substance; miscellaneous dangerous substances. CEFIC TEC(R) NO. 0GM7- RID CLASS NO. RID PACK GROUP UN NO. SEA 3077 IMDG CLASS EMS F-A, S-F IMDG PACK GR. MARINE POLLUTANT UN NO. AIR 3077 AIR CLASS AIR PACK GR. 15 REGULATORY INFORMATION LABELLING CONTAINS Harmful PERMETHRIN Dangerous for the environment RISK PHRASES R20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact. SAFETY PHRASES R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. S2 Keep out of the reach of children S13 S16 Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. S20/21 When using do not eat, drink or smoke. S23 S24 S35 S36/37/3 S57 Do not breathe smoke/fumes. Avoid contact with skin. This material and its container must be disposed of in a safe way. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. UK REGULATORY REFERENCES This product is approved under the Control of Pesticides Regulations 186 HSE No. 8577. 16 OTHER INFORMATION This product is approved under the Control of Pesticides Regulations 186 (as amended). The information contained in this Safety Data Sheet is believed to be true and correct, as of the issue date. The accuracy and completeness of this information and any recommendations, or suggestions are made without warranty or guarantee. Since the conditions of use are beyond the control of our company, it is the responsibility of the user to determine the conditions of safe use for this product. REVISION COMMENTS Safety phrase update. ISSUED BY K. Jones. REVISION DATE 03/07/2008 REV. NO./REPL. SDS GENERATED 2 DATE 16/11/2007 4 / 5
RISK PHRASES IN FULL R20/22 Harmful by inhalation and if swallowed. R43 May cause sensitisation by skin contact. R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R51/53 Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R Explosive when mixed with combustible material. DISCLAIMER This information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process. Such information is, to the best of the company's knowledge and belief, accurate and reliable as of the date indicated. However, no warranty guarantee or representation is made to its accuracy, reliability or completeness. It is the user's responsibility to satisfy himself as to the suitability of such information for his own particular use. 5 / 5